cbarnett Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 These may be dumb questions, but they come from someone who know's nothing about this sport.... Is this sport regulated in Indiana (or other states) by an entity similar to the one that regulates boxing? Is there a minimum age to participate? Are fights set up stricly by weight, or could an 18 year old man fight a 35 year old man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 This is a perfect ask the fighter question. Anyone? Johnny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB145 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 As of right now there is no governing body in Indiana for MMA. Kentucky just picked it up. SO yes a 18 year old could fight a 35 year old but it all depends on the match maker and show. A good show will match fighters as best as possible. I think you can fight at 16 or 17 with parental consent as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbarnett Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Seems a little dangerous to have a 16 year old "kid" fighting a grown man, but I would hope that a good promoter would try and match fighters as evenly as possible. Being a newbie to the sport, it appears much more exciting than boxing. Thanks for the info.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwoodward Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 There are two bills on the slate for our state legislature. There is a governing body in the state of Indiana. It is the State Boxing Commision. There are, however, no rules in place and therefore no need for regulation. If regulation happens, there will be little change in the beginning. One large change will be that amatuer fighters will either not be allowed to fight in shows or not be allowed to take any type of compensation (Gas, Hotel, Etc.). In addition, promoters will be required to use certified judges and referees. Regulation would be a great advancement for the state. It will allow for a much safer sport. All professional fighters will be required to follow rules when they are knocked out or submitted. Further, their fight records will be closely monitered by national governing bodies. This is so that there is equitable matches. This is just the tip of the iceberg as the state moves forward. The bills however are not high priorites for the state legislature. If the state does not do anything soon, we will continue to be viewed as a very backward state. When I talk to other officials, judges, promoters, and show directors from other states, we are viewed in a very negative position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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